Status:
valid
Authors:
Tate
Source:
ildis
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Rep. Roy. Soc. South Australia7: 69 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188350
Common Names
- Pultenaea
- Pultenaea Viscidula
- Viscidula
Description
Pultenaea viscidula (also called Sticky Pultenaea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to Australia, found in the south-east of New South Wales and is common in open forest and woodland. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea viscidula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea viscidula has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin style. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea viscidula is a hardy shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Pultenaea viscidula
Pultenaea viscidula is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the country.
Pultenaea viscidula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea viscidula?
Pultenaea viscidula
What are the common names of Pultenaea viscidula?
Sticky Bush-pea, Sticky Pultenaea
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea viscidula?
It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Species in the Pultenaea genus
Pultenaea altissima,
Pultenaea microphylla,
Pultenaea daphnoides,
Pultenaea stipularis,
Pultenaea platyphylla,
Pultenaea millari,
Pultenaea ochreata,
Pultenaea stricta,
Pultenaea euchila,
Pultenaea verruculosa,
Pultenaea setulosa,
Pultenaea maidenii,
Pultenaea tenella,
Pultenaea linophylla,
Pultenaea petiolaris,
Pultenaea pycnocephala,
Pultenaea adunca,
Pultenaea williamsoniana,
Pultenaea patellifolia,
Pultenaea graveolens,
Pultenaea radiata,
Pultenaea weindorferi,
Pultenaea reticulata,
Pultenaea gunnii,
Pultenaea trifida,
Pultenaea arida,
Pultenaea rotundifolia,
Pultenaea prolifera,
Pultenaea elachista,
Pultenaea canescens,
Pultenaea paleacea,
Pultenaea villosa,
Pultenaea capitellata,
Pultenaea luehmannii,
Pultenaea procumbens,
Pultenaea rosmarinifolia,
Pultenaea villifera,
Pultenaea strobilifera,
Pultenaea retusa,
Pultenaea spinosa,
Pultenaea ericifolia,
Pultenaea mollis,
Pultenaea empetrifolia,
Pultenaea humilis,
Pultenaea echinula,
Pultenaea acerosa,
Pultenaea glabra,
Pultenaea daltonii,
Pultenaea campbellii,
Pultenaea trinervis,
Species in the Fabaceae family